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Chitral Airport (OPCH/CJL) — Chitral, Pakistan

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 122.5
Runways: 02/20
Elevation: 4,920 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OPCH
Name: Chitral Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 35.886211
Longitude: 71.799919
Elevation: 4920 ft
Country: Pakistan
Municipality: Chitral
IATA Code: CJL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Karachi
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 1750x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: Visual approach only, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.500 MHz
Ground: 121.800 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Pakistan CAA; advance coordination essential. Weather contingency planning required.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 3000 PKR per tonne
Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; approximately 1200 PKR per tonne per hour thereafter
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: PKR
Remarks: Chitral Airport. CAA Pakistan operated. Remote mountain valley airport. Hindu Kush region.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Extremely limited fuel. Must be tankered or pre-arranged. Mountain logistics add significant cost.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs/immigration. Near Afghan border. Kalash Valley tourism.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: VFR operations only. Elevation 1,500m (4,921 ft). Narrow valley approach. Weather-dependent; frequent cancellations. Morning flights only typically. Short runway (1,784m).

Airport Services

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Pakistan Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 96 hours (4 days) for security screening; 48 working hours minimum
Landing Lead Time: 6 business days

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require PCAA permit and military approval. Security-sensitive, allow extra time.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers OPCH. Check the official AIS before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at OPCH?: The tower frequency at Chitral Airport is 122.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at OPCH?: Chitral Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does OPCH require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Chitral Airport (Pakistan). Permit details for Pakistan
Does OPCH require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Chitral Airport.
Where is OPCH located?: Chitral Airport (OPCH) is located in Chitral, Pakistan.
What is the IATA code for OPCH?: The IATA code for Chitral Airport is CJL.
How long is the runway at OPCH?: The main runway at Chitral Airport (02/20) measures 1750x30m.

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